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Post by Bernard on Nov 21, 2003 18:07:02 GMT -5
I used to go to Dif's Barbershop for haircuts. Next to it Dif had an electric service. One of my landlords, Joel McNair, worked as an electrician for him. It was across from Pickle King which was next door to my buddy Norbi Udeako.
I usually took the 84 bus from Chamberlain or the Associated bus #48?? on W. Broadway when going to Central or downtown.
I think Thelma's was on the same side and block as Moore's Funeral home on Totowa Ave.. I recall a grocery or/luncheonette being there and from what I've read on the message boards this may have been Thelma's.
JP68 mentions living past the "black dirt".
My in-laws and their kids live in and around Slate Hill and Greenville, NY. They're from Paterson and are big into the tractors, ATVs and horses too.
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Post by Robin on Nov 23, 2003 9:33:52 GMT -5
Bernard, My first haircut was at Dif's. Wayne Ave and Henry street. The big rock that was across the street was blasted and now there are homes there.
SOS, Lola was not a nice lady. I went to her for three years and then my mother transferred me to Rosemarie on Chaimberlain Ave. That's were I wentt through College. Tap was always my favorite. Lola Lawee Lorenz. She thought that she was a Broadway hoofer. Ha ha.
JPS, Are you still in Jersey? Did you cross over into NYS?
Have a great Thanksgiving.
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Post by SOS on Nov 23, 2003 13:34:13 GMT -5
Lola- spot-on perspective, Robin, and again I’m thinking “What a difference 7 years makes” - in so many things including the way the world considers and respects children and in turn, how those children perceive the world. You are absolutely right-Lola was not a “nice lady.” But then, my experience (seven years earlier-nearly half a generation,) was that most adults were hushing us, hitting us, or chasing us away. We didn’t really expect them to be “nice” unless it was Grandma or Santa (or the G.S. leaders-and they had their moments too!) we were dealing with. (So I didn’t really care that she was a witch, I tapped & twirled my little heart out and had a good time.- unaware there was another option with Rosemarie!  Maybe that’s why so many of us are tough survivors. We learned to deal with consternation (and evade it ,if we could)and if we got approval, - which we learned to work for (or not) it was a bonus. Many of our teachers were not very "nice" either- I look back, horrified at the humiliating disciplinary measures taken in P.S.# 5 in the 50’s. Does anyone remember being forced to stand in a wastebasket in the center of the corridor outside the classroom door- a favorite of the 2nd & 3rd grade faculty (Mrs. Hurley, Mrs. Durmond, Mrs. Stevenson, and Miss Quinn.) That implicit message would send parents reeling in shock and straight to the courtroom today. (While I don’t approve, I doubt it scarred any of us for life.) Or wearing a pointy red dunce cap and sitting in the corner- or a HUGE red paper tongue on a string around your neck because you talked too much? And of course, chew gum if you dared, but expect to spend the afternoon with it stuck to your forehead if teacher caught you. Who remembers the day Fannie Robinson poured a glass of water on Hampton ? We learned to adapt to these crazies and grew to become adaptable, yet self-advocating adults. Thank you, Paterson. |
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Post by Lillian on Nov 25, 2003 4:49:37 GMT -5
To JP68:
You mention Billy and Joe Marmo, I lived on Timothy Street across from school #9 and if they are the same Marmo's there was also Bobby Marmo he was their Uncle but there was only a year between them, they never called him Uncle though. I grew up with them Bobby's Mom and my Mom were friends .I was the only girl but , I remember going to movies and seeing The Vikings and going back home and play acting it out in there back yard.We use to do alot of that,we all lost contact when I moved to Scotland. Have you ever seen them since?
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Post by JP68 on Nov 26, 2003 15:34:52 GMT -5
Yes Lillian its the same Marmo family. Bobby is their uncle but went to school with us.
There is Billy, Joe, Tia, and Jimmy they're all doing well
Billy lives in Totowa and Joe in Haledon
Billy and I use to get together once a month for lunch but haven't been able to since he changed jobs
difs barber shop was a vintage barber shop circa Andy of Mayberry's Floyd's
dif's wife use to tell me the story of how her and my father use to go out jitter bugging and he threw her up and didnt catch her i use to get a kick out of that
To all the the message board and their families I want to wish you a safe and happy holiday
And if this was 35 years ago I'd say see you tomorrow at the parade have fun and enjoy.
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Post by Robin on Nov 27, 2003 11:02:51 GMT -5
Not only at the parade, but at the Kennedy/ Eastside game!!!!!
Have a great Thanksgiving!!!!
Go Knights!
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Post by JP68 on Nov 28, 2003 9:28:40 GMT -5
Robin
thanks for the bringing up the old football rivalry
I remember sitting in the seats of hinchcliff stadium
and freezing in the cold while having the time of my life watching the game and hanging with friends.
Well now its time to decorate the house
enjoy your weekend
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Post by Robin on Dec 2, 2003 19:23:17 GMT -5
The football game was a disaster for JFK. It always amazes me that we have such horrible football teams. The same for Eastside. You would think that with a city as large as Paterson they would be able to field better teams.
On to the basketball season!!!!!
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Post by Donna Scalzitti on Mar 13, 2005 15:50:22 GMT -5
lets see i started hanging out around union ave in 1976. the girls were debbie fiorita, mary brady, maureen cavanaugh, cathy alcala, lisa & tammy hogan. the guys were gigi hayek, tony patullo, dwayne pepe, danny galarza, franky depalo, moe loston. as i got older i hung out w/ alot of the older kids, like rocky demarco, billy perry, freddy bulwin, ricky fitzgerald, eddie kulack. we would migrate from the barber shop on edmund ave, to westside park by the deer pen, by the pavillion, in front of nans house on 411 totowa, to the little park.
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Post by Judy Davis on Jun 25, 2005 9:04:57 GMT -5
jojo, the girl nicknamed popeye was Diane Hope. I remember her and her sister Peggy. I also remember Mary Blakely.You know so many people that I knew, I also hung out with Sally Ann Morgan and sometimes with Kathy De Vita. Kathy died last year. Her brother Ted was married to my sister Anna Marie Davis and Lynn Turner was married to my cousin Tommy Gilbert. Ted also died in 95. His brother Joey died quite a few years ago from a drug over dose. So sad to have our friends pass on and at such a young age. We all lived at the end of Colonial Ave, just before Chamberlain. My Aunt still lives in that house.
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Post by Judy Davis on Jun 25, 2005 9:20:44 GMT -5
Does anyone remember Vinnie Carrigan and the Nargiso's, Danny, Joey and Ronnie. Or what about Laura Sniffin, Barbara Hook, Sue Sutton, Dot Jackobalski, Jay Wright, Ted DeVita Tom Gilbert, Anna Marie Davis, Judy Davis. Carla and Fran Vigorito, Joe Andolino, Linda Mendall, Dave Haypecker, Joe DeMarco, Carol and Dotty Pirone, Maryann and Tony Polito, Carol and Joann Grotz, Susan Harrison, Georgean Price, Lynn Turner Chris Van Riper Rose Savona, Margie(midnight) Van Ness, Jean Opperlee, Dolores(cookie)Raymond, Joe Gilibertie, Joyce and Carol Nugnes, Carol and Michael Rose, this is just to name a few people, as there are so many more but I am having a senior citizen moment ha ha ha .
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Post by Bernard on Jun 25, 2005 12:57:35 GMT -5
Hi Judy, Welcome and thanks for the memories. I hung with Sally's brother Ray Morgan. Sorry to hear about the Devitas and often wondered how they made out, especially Alan (sp?). One of the Sniffens, maybe Laura, has visited my Brook Sloat Projects (BSP) site. My bro-in-law, Ken Johnstone was close w/ the Nargisos. Ken passed away a few years ago. Saw Carl Grotz last year and didn't recognize him w/o the red hair. Met w/ Rick Grotz a while ago too. George Price has visited the BSP and his posts are in the Old Message. I recall Carol Rose being with Ronnie Lynch and remember her bros Tony and Mike. Visit the BSP site, you should enjoy it. www.mykard.com/brooksloat/ |
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Post by iqapobico on Nov 4, 2019 9:11:55 GMT -5
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Maybe that’s why so many of us are tough survivors. We learned to deal with consternation (and evade it ,if we could)and if we got approval, - which we learned to work for (or not) it was a bonus. Many of our teachers were not very "nice" either- I look back, horrified at the humiliating disciplinary measures taken in P.S.# 5 in the 50’s. Does anyone remember being forced to stand in a wastebasket in the center of the corridor outside the classroom door- a favorite of the 2nd & 3rd grade faculty (Mrs. Hurley, Mrs. Durmond, Mrs. Stevenson, and Miss Quinn.) That implicit message would send parents reeling in shock and straight to the courtroom today. (While I don’t approve, I doubt it scarred any of us for life.) Or wearing a pointy red dunce cap and sitting in the corner- or a HUGE red paper tongue on a string around your neck because you talked too much? And of course, chew gum if you dared, but expect to spend the afternoon with it stuck to your forehead if teacher caught you. Who remembers the day Fannie Robinson poured a glass of water on Hampton ? We learned to adapt to these crazies and grew to become adaptable, yet self-advocating adults. Thank you, Paterson.